Trees and shrubs

Korean forsythia looks just like yellow forsythia – but white.

Oregon grape is either of three gold winter-blooming hollies. Oregon grape holly key facts Species name – Mahonia Sub-sp. – aquifolium, repens, nervosa

Topiary is the art of pruning shrubs into specific shapes. Topiary key facts

Lomatia tinctoria is a magnificent evergreen shrub that blooms in summer.

Cestrum is native to Mexico, and makes for a wonderful

Even though there aren’t very many, winter blooming shrubs are often the most amazing. They are unique in that they bloom when all the other plants are at rest.

Guitar plant is a shrub with beautiful summer blooms.

Aside from its visual appeal, eucalyptus is a tree credited with many benefits and uses.

Camellia is a resilient winter-blooming shrub. Some types display their most beautiful gems at the heart of winter.

Inviting wild birds to forage for snacks in hedges is one of the most thrilling garden shows – and it’s great for the environment, too.

Mahonia is a simply astounding shrub during winter.

Chimonanthus, also called wintersweet, is a shrub with stunning winter blooming.

Mimosa blooms in winter with warm, yellow flowers. Grow it in a pot near a window! Key facts on potted mimosa

Sun-loving mimosa trees are native to Australia, and in the Northern hemisphere they bloom as if they were still down under. December to March is when flowers appear on most varieties!

Juniper is a very cute little conifer, famous for its berries from which alcohol is made.

Why not go for a four-seasons hedge? Bored with drab monochrome conifers? Bring a bundle of delight to the neighborhood with a mixed hedge of ornamental flower, leaf and fruit shrubs.

Olive trees in the North? Yes, it can grow! A single thing matters: take great care of the special needs of this exceptional tree.

Mimosa, in winter, bears  exceptional fragrant, bright gold yellow flowers.

Don’t leave your garden boxes and pots empty during the cold season: many plants will let you landscape your balcony with plants in winter.

Mistletoe, or Viscum album, is a plant classified as a parasite for many species of trees.

Hortensia, more commonly known as hydrangea, is a wonderful flower shrub.

Wintersweet is a wonderful winter-blooming shrub tree.

Nandina is a wonderfully beautiful shrub that many find appealing for its colored foliage and early summer blooming.

The mop-head acacia tree is an appealing ornamental tree. From planting and pruning to basic care, follow our advice to grow a thick, round mophead acacia.

Russian olive is a beautiful shrub. Its name comes from its native region – Southern Russia – and the resemblance to the olive tree around the Mediterranean.

Saint John’s wort is a shrub with abundant blooming which requires practically no care at all.

Silverberry is a very beautiful ornamental evergreen shrub.

An amazing blooming, beautiful leafage, ornamental fruits… Birds and insects love Japanese snowball. And we do, too!

You might not expect this: what is most fatal to olive trees in winter isn’t the cold – it’s moisture. Protect and winterize your olive tree by diverting excess water and providing shelter and insulation.

The Arbutus unedo tree is a superb shrub appreciated for its beautiful red fruits that look like strawberries – and they’re edible, too!

Araucaria araucana, or Monkey puzzle tree, is a surprising evergreen conifer that’s very ornamental.

With its dense clump-like silhouette and tight-growing stalks, Fargesia is the ideal candidate for growing a privacy hedge. This non-invasive bamboo grows corms that bear elegant, thin green leaves.

Windmill palm, or Trachycarpus, is one of the palm trees that best resist the cold – perfect for our temperate climates!

Cordyline australis is a beautiful exotic plant that’s worthy of appearing on the most far-flung travel postcards!

Butterfly bush key facts : Botanical names: Buddleja, Buddleia Common names – Butterfly bush, butterfly tree, summer lilac Family – Scrophulariaceae Type – Shrub Bearing – round Height – 10 to 18 feet (3 to 5 meters), depending on the species Breadth – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) Exposure – full sun to part sun Soil – any type […]

Buddleia is a shrub that exhibits beautiful bunches of flowers that butterflies delight in.

Do you want to add a touch of greenery to your balcony or terrace? Go for evergreen laurel!

Deliciously fragrant and rich in honeybee nectar, the numerous little lemon yellow Mahonia flowers extend into long bunches for weeks on end,

Wow, imagine getting that ocean-blue Caribbean feel right in your own back yard! There are a lot of silver-blue shrubs,

A short-lived species in the Pear family, Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana) bears particularly abundant blooms in early Spring. Bradford pear key facts Name – Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Family – Rosaceae Type – tree Height – 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 m) Exposure – full and part sun Soil – no special requirements Foliage – deciduous Flowering – March to […]

Shrubby veronica, or Hebe, offers spectacular flowering and simply beautiful leaves.

Wild privet is a very beautiful shrub, often used in hedges for its beautiful leafage and its humble blooming.

The cedar tree is certainly one of the most beautiful conifers, and one of the most majestic, too.

Very much appreciated in coastal areas, Perovskia has a magnificent summer blooming that lasts until the beginning of fall.

Hornbeam or blue-beech is a common tree in our forests, and it also appears in many parks and gardens.

Glossy abelia is a beautiful shrub that offers cute blooming over the summer.

Winter viburnum species bloom from November to March. Blooming only occurs

Acer palmatum, or Palmate maple, is a type of Japanese maple that is without a doubt one of the most beautiful autumn shrubs.

Colorful to the point of being flamboyant, Japanese maple is a very beautiful shrub thanks to the color and delicate shape of its leaves.

The silk tree is famous for its very beautiful summer blooming. Care and pruning are among the actions that will enhance the blooming and

The Albizia tree is famous for its fabulous summer blooming.